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kelvin348@btinternet.com <kelvin348@...>
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested
the CAT connection and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the
drop down list for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio
cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
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On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote: Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and
transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the
sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE Kelvin You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and install the USB audio driver? 73 Roger G#4HZA
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I don't think you can directly connect to a 756 like you can with the newer radios
This may help
On 12/27/2020 7:05 AM kelvin348@... via groups.io <kelvin348@...> wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Bob Bencsko - W7AMC
Las Vegas, NV DM26
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kelvin348@btinternet.com <kelvin348@...>
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
-----Original Message----- From: main@WSJTX.groups.io [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of groups@... Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57 To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote: Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE Kelvin You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and install the USB audio driver? 73 Roger G#4HZA
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You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do
better with an inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't
said how you're interfacing the rig with the computer, that would
help with advice. That said, have you looked at the interface
cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
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Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
groups@...
Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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The 756Pro does not have built in Audio Codex. You will need an external sound card (SignalLink, TimeWave, etc). Or it is possible to direct connect your computer sound card directly to the 756 with a homemade interface circuit. I personally do not recommend the direct connection since you will need to be careful to disable all computer sounds on your computer and it will not be available for other uses whenever you are using a digital mode. When I was using my 756Pro, I used the SignalLink USB. I also got the cables so I could connect the SignalLink into the accessory ports on the back of the radio. Welcome to the digital world. Explore, have fun! Monty NR0A
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of kelvin348@... via groups.io Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 09:05 AM To: WSJTX@groups.io Subject: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC Hi, I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes. I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time. I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok. My problem appears to be setting up the sound card. In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card. My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable? Any other suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Kelvin 2E0HJE
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The 756 Pro does not have a built in sound card. I upgraded from a 756 Pro III to a 7300 which has a built in sound card. I’m doing WSJT-X and RTTY with a single USB cable using AFSK. If you acquire a modern radio be sure to download the driver before plugging in the USB cable. Windows does not like to see a cable before the driver is installed. Creates problems. Not sure how to do digital with a 756 series radio. 73 de W2LCQ, Ed Jones
Frankford Radio Club BUG 204 - TBDXC 1337 - CWops (Life) 701 - SKCC 5474T - FISTS 12294 - QCWA 33438 - LICWC (Life) 51 - ARRL - New York County (Manhattan) FN30AT DXCC WAS
“The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” ...Nicola Tesla
On Dec 27, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Monty Wilson <jwilson16@...> wrote:
The 756Pro does not have built in Audio Codex. You will need an external sound card (SignalLink, TimeWave, etc). Or it is possible to direct connect your computer sound card directly to the 756 with a homemade interface circuit. I personally do not recommend the direct connection since you will need to be careful to disable all computer sounds on your computer and it will not be available for other uses whenever you are using a digital mode. When I was using my 756Pro, I used the SignalLink USB. I also got the cables so I could connect the SignalLink into the accessory ports on the back of the radio. Welcome to the digital world. Explore, have fun! Monty NR0A From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of kelvin348@... via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 09:05 AM
To: WSJTX@groups.io
Subject: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC Hi, I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes. I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time. I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok. My problem appears to be setting up the sound card. In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card. My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable? Any other suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Kelvin 2E0HJE
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I have a 756Pro and have been doing digital and other sound card formats for 30+ years. Use your regular sound card, or an external one. I use an external one now. I am also using the CAT control. I take audio out from the sound card to the 756 microphone, and take the earphones to the mic input. Nothing fancy but it works
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ed W2LCQ via groups.io Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 1:47 PM To: main@wsjtx.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC The 756 Pro does not have a built in sound card. I upgraded from a 756 Pro III to a 7300 which has a built in sound card. I’m doing WSJT-X and RTTY with a single USB cable using AFSK. If you acquire a modern radio be sure to download the driver before plugging in the USB cable. Windows does not like to see a cable before the driver is installed. Creates problems. Not sure how to do digital with a 756 series radio. BUG 204 - TBDXC 1337 - CWops (Life) 701 - SKCC 5474T - FISTS 12294 - QCWA 33438 - LICWC (Life) 51 - ARRL - New York County (Manhattan) FN30AT DXCC WAS “The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” ...Nicola Tesla
On Dec 27, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Monty Wilson <jwilson16@...> wrote:
The 756Pro does not have built in Audio Codex. You will need an external sound card (SignalLink, TimeWave, etc). Or it is possible to direct connect your computer sound card directly to the 756 with a homemade interface circuit. I personally do not recommend the direct connection since you will need to be careful to disable all computer sounds on your computer and it will not be available for other uses whenever you are using a digital mode. When I was using my 756Pro, I used the SignalLink USB. I also got the cables so I could connect the SignalLink into the accessory ports on the back of the radio. Welcome to the digital world. Explore, have fun! Monty NR0A Hi, I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes. I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time. I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok. My problem appears to be setting up the sound card. In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card. My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable? Any other suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Kelvin 2E0HJE
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Arnold Lausevich <nk9o@...>
I use a navigator interface with my 756.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy , an AT&T LTE smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: "Ed W2LCQ via groups.io" <w2lcq@...> Date: 12/27/20 12:47 PM (GMT-06:00) To: main@wsjtx.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
The 756 Pro does not have a built in sound card. I upgraded from a 756 Pro III to a 7300 which has a built in sound card. I’m doing WSJT-X and RTTY with a single USB cable using AFSK. If you acquire a modern radio be sure to download the driver before plugging in the USB cable. Windows does not like to see a cable before the driver is installed. Creates problems. Not sure how to do digital with a 756 series radio. 73 de W2LCQ, Ed Jones
Frankford Radio Club BUG 204 - TBDXC 1337 - CWops (Life) 701 - SKCC 5474T - FISTS 12294 - QCWA 33438 - LICWC (Life) 51 - ARRL - New York County (Manhattan) FN30AT DXCC WAS
“The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” ...Nicola Tesla
On Dec 27, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Monty Wilson <jwilson16@...> wrote:
The 756Pro does not have built in Audio Codex. You will need an external sound card (SignalLink, TimeWave, etc). Or it is possible to direct connect your computer sound card directly to the 756 with a homemade interface circuit. I personally do not recommend the direct connection since you will need to be careful to disable all computer sounds on your computer and it will not be available for other uses whenever you are using a digital mode. When I was using my 756Pro, I used the SignalLink USB. I also got the cables so I could connect the SignalLink into the accessory ports on the back of the radio. Welcome to the digital world. Explore, have fun! Monty NR0A From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of kelvin348@... via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 09:05 AM
To: WSJTX@groups.io
Subject: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC Hi, I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes. I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first time. I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok. My problem appears to be setting up the sound card. In device manager I don’t have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card. My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable? Any other suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Kelvin 2E0HJE
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kelvin348@btinternet.com <kelvin348@...>
Hi Monty,
This is great advice. I’m
going to call my ham radio store in the morning.
I’m very much looking
forward to making my first FT8 qso.
Compliments of the season to you
and your family.
Kelvin
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From: main@WSJTX.groups.io
[mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of Monty Wilson
Sent: 27 December 2020 17:50
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
The 756Pro does not have built in Audio
Codex. You will need an external sound card (SignalLink, TimeWave,
etc). Or it is possible to direct connect your computer sound card
directly to the 756 with a homemade interface circuit. I personally do
not recommend the direct connection since you will need to be careful to
disable all computer sounds on your computer and it will not be available for
other uses whenever you are using a digital mode.
When I was using my 756Pro, I used the
SignalLink USB. I also got the cables so I could connect the SignalLink
into the accessory ports on the back of the radio.
Welcome to the digital world.
Explore, have fun!
Monty
NR0A
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of kelvin348@...
via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 09:05 AM
To: WSJTX@groups.io
Subject: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
Hi,
I thought it is about time I
tried out Digital Modes.
I’m trying to set up WSJTX
for the first time.
I’m using an Icom IC-756
Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting
up the sound card.
In device manager I don’t
have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be
used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be
most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
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Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is
designed to do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support
PTT. Download manual for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The
Signalink require just one connection to the computer (a USB
connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro. Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT
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On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella
wrote:
You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do
better with an inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't
said how you're interfacing the rig with the computer, that
would help with advice. That said, have you looked at the
interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
groups@...
Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a Signalink…
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro. Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote: You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ Hi Roger, Thanks for the quick reply. I'm using Windows 10. I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old. I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears. Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink? -----Original Message----- From: main@WSJTX.groups.io [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of groups@... Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57 To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote: Hi, I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes. I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time. I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection and transmit and all ok. My problem appears to be setting up the sound card. In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list for the sound card. My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable? Any other suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and install the USB audio driver? 73 Roger G#4HZA
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Bill Somerville
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out
Digital Modes.
I’m trying to set up WSJTX for the first
time.
I’m using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I
have tested
the CAT connection and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the
sound card.
In device manager I don’t have USB Audio
codec in the
drop down list for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used
instead of USB Audio
cable?
Any other suggestions would be most
welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Hi Kelvin,
the IC-756 series of rigs have Rx audio and Tx audio connections
on the rear ACC socket. It sounds like you already have a CI-V CAT
interface of some sort allowing HRD to control your rig, that's
fine. A basic USB external sound card and a bit of basic hook-up
wiring is all you need to complete the setup. A sound card for a
few pounds is all you need, nothing fancy is required. The sound
card will normally have LINE IN and LINE OUT sockets (3.5 mm).
Make up a pair of screened audio leads with the right jacks and
wired into a 13-pin DIN plug according to the rig User Manual
instructions for audio connections.
VB Cable is a digital audio loopback application that allows the
output of one application generating audio to be connected to
another expecting audio. That is not what you need when you have a
physical device like a transceiver.
73
Bil
G4WJS.
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There are good reasons not to use a Signalink. Google.
Bob - wd6dod
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On 12/27/2020 1:43 PM, D. Scott
MacKenzie wrote:
The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At
worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a Signalink…
Just be sure
that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT.
Download manual for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The
Signalink require just one connection to the computer (a USB
connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro. Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT
On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably
do better with an inexpensive USB soundcard. However you
haven't said how you're interfacing the rig with the
computer, that would help with advice. That said, have you
looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're
based in the UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
groups@...
Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@... via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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Maybe for the 756Pro, but for LOTS of radios, the SignaLink represents a simple solution for FT8. Some rigs use CAT to turn on the front microphone which defeats the rear digital mode audio. Some do ..... Some dont.
DOn W4DNR
Quoting "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp@...>:
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a
Signalink.
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual
for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one
connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro.
Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT
On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an
inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing
the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have
you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the
UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
On 12/27/2020 10:31 AM, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
[mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
groups@... <mailto:groups@...>
Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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1) there are much better interfaces than Signalink at not much more
money.
2) If one wants to use an inexpensive sound card, it is very easy
to build a one resistor, one transistor PTT circuit driven by the
computer serial port used for the CAT connection *IF* the transceiver
is one that requires a separate hardware PTT signal to select the
"Line" input on transmit.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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On 2020-12-27 7:53 PM, Don Roden wrote: Maybe for the 756Pro, but for LOTS of radios, the SignaLink represents a simple solution for FT8. Some rigs use CAT to turn on the front microphone which defeats the rear digital mode audio. Some do ..... Some dont.
DOn W4DNR
Quoting "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp@...>:
The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a
Signalink.
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual
for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one
connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro.
Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT
On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an
inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing
the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have
you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the
UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
On 12/27/2020 10:31 AM, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
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Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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Ria, N2RJ
I had one and the noise floor was very high. There are mods but I’ve never tried it.
73 Ria N2RJ
On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 7:53 PM Don Roden < donroden@...> wrote: Maybe for the 756Pro, but for LOTS of radios, the SignaLink represents
a simple solution for FT8. Some rigs use CAT to turn on the front
microphone which defeats the rear digital mode audio. Some do .....
Some dont.
DOn W4DNR
Quoting "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp@...>:
> The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a
> Signalink.
>
>
>
> From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM
> To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
> Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
>
>
>
> Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
> do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual
> for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one
> connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro.
> Simplicity!
> Kindest regards,
> Kai, KE4PT
>
> On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
>
> You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an
> inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing
> the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have
> you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the
> UK.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
>
>
> On 12/27/2020 10:31 AM, kelvin348@...
> <mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
>
> Hi Roger,
> Thanks for the quick reply.
> I'm using Windows 10.
> I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
> for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
> I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
> in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
> Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
> [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
> groups@... <mailto:groups@...>
> Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
> To: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
> Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
>
> On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@...
> <mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
>
> I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
>
> I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
> and transmit and all ok.
>
> My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
>
> In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
> for the sound card.
>
> My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
>
> Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kelvin 2E0HJE
>
> Kelvin
>
> You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
> windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
> install the USB audio driver?
>
> 73
> Roger
> G#4HZA
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...>
Later models have that resolved.
On Dec 27, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Ria, N2RJ <rjairam@...> wrote:
I had one and the noise floor was very high. There are mods but I’ve never tried it.
73 Ria N2RJ On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 7:53 PM Don Roden < donroden@...> wrote: Maybe for the 756Pro, but for LOTS of radios, the SignaLink represents
a simple solution for FT8. Some rigs use CAT to turn on the front
microphone which defeats the rear digital mode audio. Some do .....
Some dont.
DOn W4DNR
Quoting "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp@...>:
> The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a
> Signalink.
>
>
>
> From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM
> To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
> Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
>
>
>
> Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
> do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual
> for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one
> connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro.
> Simplicity!
> Kindest regards,
> Kai, KE4PT
>
> On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
>
> You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an
> inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing
> the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have
> you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the
> UK.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
>
>
> On 12/27/2020 10:31 AM, kelvin348@...
> <mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
>
> Hi Roger,
> Thanks for the quick reply.
> I'm using Windows 10.
> I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
> for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
> I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
> in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
> Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
> [mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
> groups@... <mailto:groups@...>
> Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
> To: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
> Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
>
> On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@...
> <mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
>
> I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
>
> I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
> and transmit and all ok.
>
> My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
>
> In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
> for the sound card.
>
> My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
>
> Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kelvin 2E0HJE
>
> Kelvin
>
> You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
> windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
> install the USB audio driver?
>
> 73
> Roger
> G#4HZA
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On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 01:07 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
1) there are much better interfaces than Signalink at not much more
money.
There are some interface devices, eg. the G4ZLP DigiMaster DataLInk, that are functionally almost equivalent to the SignaLink-USB and not only have much better LF noise performance but also are considerably cheaper than the SL-USB.
2) If one wants to use an inexpensive sound card, it is very easy
to build a one resistor, one transistor PTT circuit driven by the
computer serial port used for the CAT connection *IF* the transceiver
is one that requires a separate hardware PTT signal to select the
"Line" input on transmit.
Almost any USB soundcard 'dongle' will perform better than the SL-USB - my tests a few years ago showed that a $10 UGreen dongle had 20dB less LF noise than an SL-USB - and if anyone prefers to have analogue pots to tweak to adjust Tx and Rx audio levels then a combination of a cheap USB dongle and one of the G3LIV interface units, eg. the Isoterm Multicon USB, will provide essentially the same capabilities as, and better performance than, an SL-USB. Like the SL-USB, the G3LIV interfaces generate a 'hardware' PTT signal so there's no need for any additional external circuitry. IMO of course... -- Martin G0HDB
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Ria, N2RJ
I got a Flex in 2016 so I've not had to use a sound card interface
since then. Good to know that Tigertronics has resolved the issue.
Ria
N2RJ
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On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 8:57 PM Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...> wrote:
Later models have that resolved.
Bob, K4TAX
On Dec 27, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Ria, N2RJ <rjairam@...> wrote:
I had one and the noise floor was very high. There are mods but I’ve never tried it.
73
Ria
N2RJ
On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 7:53 PM Don Roden <donroden@...> wrote:
Maybe for the 756Pro, but for LOTS of radios, the SignaLink represents
a simple solution for FT8. Some rigs use CAT to turn on the front
microphone which defeats the rear digital mode audio. Some do .....
Some dont.
DOn W4DNR
Quoting "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp@...>:
The CAT for the 756 Pro does PTT. At worse, you do VOX. No reason to by a
Signalink.
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kai-KE4PT
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 4:27 PM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
Just be sure that you have a way of doing PTT. The Signalink is designed to
do PTT, an inexpensive USB sound card might not support PTT. Download manual
for Signalink USB to see what I mean. The Signalink require just one
connection to the computer (a USB connection) and one cable to the 756 Pro.
Simplicity!
Kindest regards,
Kai, KE4PT
On 12/27/2020 12:40, neil_zampella wrote:
You don't need to 'invest' in a Signalink, you'd probably do better with an
inexpensive USB soundcard. However you haven't said how you're interfacing
the rig with the computer, that would help with advice. That said, have
you looked at the interface cables from xggcomms.com, they're based in the
UK.
Neil, KN3ILZ
On 12/27/2020 10:31 AM, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm using Windows 10.
I don't have any drivers to install. I am not sure if there is are drivers
for the 756 Pro, it might be a bit old.
I have an IC-R2500 receiver which when I turn it on shows a USB Audio Codec
in the Device manager, however as soon as I turn it off it disappears.
Do you think I might need to invest in a Signalink?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
[mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io] On Behalf Of
groups@... <mailto:groups@...>
Sent: 27 December 2020 15:57
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io <mailto:main@WSJTX.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] USB Audio CODEC
On 27/12/2020 15:05, kelvin348@...
<mailto:kelvin348@...> via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
I thought it is about time I tried out Digital Modes.
I'm trying to set up WSJTX for the first time.
I'm using an Icom IC-756 Pro and HRD. I have tested the CAT connection
and transmit and all ok.
My problem appears to be setting up the sound card.
In device manager I don't have USB Audio codec in the drop down list
for the sound card.
My question is, can VB Cable be used instead of USB Audio cable?
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Kelvin 2E0HJE
Kelvin
You don't say what operating system you are using but I assume it is
windows? Have you followed the manufacturer's instructions to download and
install the USB audio driver?
73
Roger
G#4HZA
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